as in twists
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar
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twists
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Colin brings his Hollywood perspective to the NFL stage as he and Ashley talk matchups, momentum, and unpredictable twists.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The actress presides over the action as suspicion, paranoia, and dramatic twists take hold.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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